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UK drought triggers widespread field fires and black smoke

9/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The United Kingdom suffers severe drought and widespread field fires after a rainless summer.
Black smoke rises from fires at Enham Alamein, Greenham Common’s eastern end, and the New Forest.
White smoke blankets Salisbury Plain, extending to Avebury and its stone village.
Shallow-rooted beech trees lose brown leaves, maples are nearly leafless, while sentinel oaks remain unaffected.

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Story summary

The United Kingdom suffers severe drought and widespread field fires after a rainless summer.
Black smoke rises from fires at Enham Alamein, Greenham Common’s eastern end, and the New Forest.
White smoke blankets Salisbury Plain, extending to Avebury and its stone village.
Shallow-rooted beech trees lose brown leaves, maples are nearly leafless, while sentinel oaks remain unaffected.